If you’re starting university or college this year, there are a few top tech purchases that you’ll want to make.
A mobile phone and laptop that you can rely on should be the top priority, but after those are sorted, what about a tablet?
Whether you’re looking for an iPad or Android device, there are plenty of reasons why you might want to take one with you. A tablet is typically great for watching videos and browsing the web, but also video calls and gaming. In a work context, it might be a more portable option for note-taking or recording lectures.
But as you’re probably aware, tablets can be expensive. Getting a budget tablet is a good start, but there are also some great deals to be found. Here are the best Back to School offers in the UK and US at the time of writing.
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Best Back to School tablet deals in the UK
Get £50 off the new OnePlus Pad 2 and free gifts
OnePlus only launched its new tablet in July, but you can already get £50 off the asking price. What’s more, the company is throwing in its Buds Pro 2 earbuds (usually £179) and a choice between Stylo 2 digital pen (usually £99) or Folio Case 2 (usually £59) for free.
Get 28% off the Honor Pad 9 already
The Honor Pad 9 only launched a few months ago, and was a solid all-round slate for its £300 price tag. But with this discount, it’s even easier to recommend.
Save big on the 2022 iPad Air
There is now a 2024 model of the iPad Air, but that means the older (and still excellent) 2022 version is available with some big discounts. And over 1/3 off makes the 64GB variant excellent value.
Get over 27% off Xiaomi's excellent Pad 6 tablet
The Xiaomi Pad 6 was already the mid-range Android tablet to beat at its £369 starting price, but this £100 discount makes it much more appealing.
Get 37% off the best budget tablet around
This £62 discount makes the already affordable Galaxy Tab A9 even better value for money. If 64GB of storage isn’t enough for you, there’s also 29% off the 256GB version.
Best Back to School tablet deals in the US
Get the latest iPad mini at a bargain price
The latest iPad mini from 2021 is still the best small tablet you can buy. The 64GB Wi-Fi model is available with 24% off at Amazon, making it a very good buy.
Get a massive $300 off Samsung's latest Tab S9+
The Tab S9+ is the best all-round Android tablet for most people, and this big discount at Amazon makes it very good value for money.
Get 19% off one of the best cheap tablets you can buy
This 256GB model of Samsung’s premium budget tablet was already great value at its $269.99 starting price. But a discount of over $50 makes it an even better buy.
Save $50 on Apple's new iPad Air already
The latest iPad Air was only released in May, but you can already save $50 on it at Amazon. That’s the lowest price it’s been so far.
Get over $100 off the latest 13-inch iPad Pro
The latest iPad Pro was only released a few months ago, but there are already plenty of discounts at Amazon. The highlight is a small but significant saving on the 13-inch model with 256GB of storage.
Author: Anyron Copeman, Mobile Editor, Tech Advisor
Anyron is Mobile Editor at Tech Advisor, where he’s been a mainstay of the editorial team since 2019. In his current role, Anyron is responsible for all smartphone, tablet and mobile network coverage on the site. A BA Journalism graduate, he has experience with a wide range of consumer tech products and services, including smartphones, tablets, foldables, wearables and more.